Steam

Condenser
Designs
Steam Condenser

SPX Heat Transfer produces the Yuba series of highly efficient

condensers, which are proven in service for industrial, cogeneration, and
waste-to-energy applications.

Effective steam condenser design, of necessity, must take many perfor-

mance variables into consideration. Not the least of these variables is:
• The configuration of the exhaust flow pattern entering the condenser
• The moisture content of the incoming steam
• The design of the transition piece to achieve the most uniform
distribution of incoming steam over the tube bundle
• Shell design parameters that provide maximum support to
the tube bundle without impacting pressure drop
• Deaeration and re-heat requirements for the steam condensate
• Tube sheet design considerations that will enhance the steam
flow over and through the tube bundle to achieve maximum
performance efficiencies
• Plus many more design variables that impact condenser performance.
 Steam Dump
Turbine Exhaust Connection
Shell
Stainless Steel Expansion Joint

Quick Opening Manway

Tube
Support
Plates

Exhaust Neck
Hotwell

Central Tubes
Non-Condensable Duct

Non-Condensable
Offtake Connection
Bolted Waterbox
Tubesheet

Condensate
Outlet Nozzle

Circulating Water
Outlet Nozzle Quick Opening Manway

Bolted Type Waterbox

Support (Welded Configuration Available) Circulating Water Inlet Nozzle

SPX Heat Transfer consistently addresses a greater number of design

considerations than other manufacturers. Based on current
operations for Yuba condenser designs, and the decades of experience
in our engineering staff, fewer unanticipated design anomalies exist.
SPX Heat Transfer engineers know what to anticipate.

Yuba steam surface condensers provide significant performance

advantages, including typically longer service lives. The Yuba design
method, proven by fluid tests, facilitates the production of leak-tight
welded or roller expanded joints with thin walled tubing, whether
25 BWG titanium or 22 BWG stainless steel.

Call SPX Heat Transfer for your steam surface condenser needs, whether
they are for new units, or for repair or retrofit. We have the answers for
your steam surface condenser questions.
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